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at the national kiev academy. and george, director of the atlantic council's n.a.t.o. source. let me start with you david. watching the event as they have unfolded, what is russia up to? what are the near-term objectives. what is it trying to accomplish. >> i think what it's trying to accomplish are the interests and proper representation of the east, people of eastern ukraine. this is one of the situations that could have been avoided. russia has said not just under vladimir putin, but since the fall of the soviet union, russia has been concerned about the fate of 20 million russians, who find themselves outside the russian federation following the fall of the soviet union. and i think that - for reasons i can elaborate later, i do not believe russia has knit interest in annexing eastern ukraine, and taking on the problems of that part of ukraine. >> george, as far as it goes, is david right - there is some concern in the russian government about russians who are overseas. >> it's not just concern. voout jup has
at the national kiev academy. and george, director of the atlantic council's n.a.t.o. source. let me start with you david. watching the event as they have unfolded, what is russia up to? what are the near-term objectives. what is it trying to accomplish. >> i think what it's trying to accomplish are the interests and proper representation of the east, people of eastern ukraine. this is one of the situations that could have been avoided. russia has said not just under vladimir putin, but...
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very much but basically you kiev today with a certain amount of suspicion i think it is time to return the other one is free now and gerry adams has been freed without charge after four days of questioning over the notorious ira murder of a belfast mother the leader of sinn fein could still face charges over the killing forty years ago. thomas waterhouse explains the released without charge after four days of questioning shinn fein leader gerry adams lease the space station in belfast. his release was not going hungry or has protested outside the gates. and to use another exits. police arrested dozens on wednesday the abduction and murder of jean the corn belt. the mother of ten with built in nineteen seventy two by the irish republican army the suspect repeating any purchase party. in nineteen ninety knowing the artillery finally admits to killing her this has always denied any involvement in it that when it's in the under eight. it is very clear that by using the new ball and indonesians bars and vault or killed. i read mrs mcconnell. part of dollars. this injustice redress during th
very much but basically you kiev today with a certain amount of suspicion i think it is time to return the other one is free now and gerry adams has been freed without charge after four days of questioning over the notorious ira murder of a belfast mother the leader of sinn fein could still face charges over the killing forty years ago. thomas waterhouse explains the released without charge after four days of questioning shinn fein leader gerry adams lease the space station in belfast. his...
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on ukraine, we welcome the successful national dialogue roundtable in kiev that took place yesterday and the very good conversation that took place on decentralization, constitutional reform, and protection of minority rights. we hope that the separatists, the russians, we hope that others who are disgruntled by what has taken place will take note of the legitimate effort to try to reach out, bring people to the table, and find political compromise. we are absolutely committed to the notion that there must be a protection of these minority rights, and we support the government in kiev's efforts to reach out with serious concrete plans for increased autonomy and decentralization. i would note that the level of decentralization and autonomy that the prime minister has articulated far exceeds any level of autonomy or decentralization that exists anywhere in russia. i think it is important for everybody to note that. we believe that the process of the roundtables coupled with the election provides the people of ukraine with an opportunity to be able to heal the divide, and that will now
on ukraine, we welcome the successful national dialogue roundtable in kiev that took place yesterday and the very good conversation that took place on decentralization, constitutional reform, and protection of minority rights. we hope that the separatists, the russians, we hope that others who are disgruntled by what has taken place will take note of the legitimate effort to try to reach out, bring people to the table, and find political compromise. we are absolutely committed to the notion...
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kiev claims they want to get their hands on explosives. this billionaire is one of the candidates hoping to calm the escalating tensions. he is considered the front runner in sunday's vote. a minister under ousted president viktor yanukovych has become an ardent supporter of the revolutionary movement. >> i will fight for the support of the international community to ensure security in eastern ukraine and to bring crimea back home. >> this message has garnered him widespread support among ukrainian voters. the self-made billionaire is known as a moderate and pragmatist, but the ukrainian army and security forces loyal to kiev cannot guarantee voters will be able to cast their ballots in safety in eastern ukraine. in breakaway donetsk, only half of all polling locations are expected to open. staff at other locations say they will stay home because of separatist threats. >> these tensions between ukraine and russia have ramifications for the german business community, forcing executives to look at more than just their bottom line. >> germany
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i came from kiev yesterday. the acting president there, mr oleksandr turchynov was insisting that the cheest would not be a -- east would not be allowed to slip away. he introduced conscription for 18-25-year-olds across ukraine. they could be getting september out as early as monday next week. there's a determination in ukraine and in kiev in particular, of course, that the east of ukraine is not just going to be allowed to be taken over by what kiev says are professional mercenaries, directed by russian intelligence agents. they are adamant although there has been calls for constraint and containment, the kiev government has its own red line, and cannot allow the situation in the east to slip out of its control. there has been a lot of criticism of the way the police stood by in certain circumstances here in the east, and allowed pro-russian demonstrators to attack unarmed pro-ukrainian demonstrators. that has not gone down well with the administration in kiev. the feeing was that action had to be taken. >> le
i came from kiev yesterday. the acting president there, mr oleksandr turchynov was insisting that the cheest would not be a -- east would not be allowed to slip away. he introduced conscription for 18-25-year-olds across ukraine. they could be getting september out as early as monday next week. there's a determination in ukraine and in kiev in particular, of course, that the east of ukraine is not just going to be allowed to be taken over by what kiev says are professional mercenaries, directed...
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kiev is blaming a rocket attack >>> the president of nigeria asked for the state of emergency to be extended by six months. he has been criticised for the kidnapping of 200 cool girls boko haram. we have this report from abuja. >> reporter: they are not only the face of the latest attack by the radical group boko haram, the missing girls are the latest symptom of the country's political paralysis. the deadlock is between president goodluck jonathan, a southerner and a northern elite, involving his governing people, squaring off against the progressive congress. >> the government failed in providing equipment and the military, and in a planned resources across the states of the federation. but the states themselves are equally comparable. it's not squarely in the terrain of the pdp. cuts across the ruling party and the opposition. >> the north is where most of boko haram's attack takes place. it's badly underdeveloped with unemployment and school drop outs. at the heart of devied between the north and south is the fight over oil resources. some say chronic mistrust among political leaders lea
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as the german foreign minister in kiev to do. you create needs a president who waited for the election thirty fifth of may and hopefully a pretty good be elected that he can begin to go shooting with the separatists and this is farcical if they only had a president well they did have a president and he was elected it tells me the european union has no idea what it's doing i think the e.u. does know what it's doing what the objective is to encourage the companies in the ukraine that is the kleptocrats to sell out to their european partners to take the euro per european partners in go and then have the i.m.f. come in impose austerity for the population and squeeze out more of a surplus for the foreign investors. the white house is considering doing away with a four decade old law that bans the sale and export of american oil abroad that is being floated because of a tremendous supplies plus caused by fracking process artie's damages you can report to the competition is not what it used to be. three years after the civil war broke o
as the german foreign minister in kiev to do. you create needs a president who waited for the election thirty fifth of may and hopefully a pretty good be elected that he can begin to go shooting with the separatists and this is farcical if they only had a president well they did have a president and he was elected it tells me the european union has no idea what it's doing i think the e.u. does know what it's doing what the objective is to encourage the companies in the ukraine that is the...
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kiev may have violated international pacts using helicopters with the u.n. insignia in its crackdown it bears the u.n. insignia the u.s. could lift its longtime ban on exporting oil as its key rival struggled with the sanctions or insecurity one of the u.s. vice president sons gets a top job in ukraine's largest private natural gas company what other media turns a blind eye to you get on the ati. personel data far trusted a cloud service. that ensures protecting your privacy. could be arranged to randomly get stolen. or become a target of the n.s.a. . what if unclouded sky is right above the clouds on our teeth. at the pledge play it was terrible to say now i'm very hard to make going to let you get a little longer here there's a lot that never had sex with the perfect there's no legs let alone. lifts a little i'm . a little. we think about why we think there are no. beaches. swaying in the ocean breeze. and. the deep dark little secret a secret the u.s. government would like you to know. through our labor. day every day. i cannot tell for. her. comments now
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the situation is really very very confused because as the german foreign minister said in kiev today. ukraine needs a president to waiting for the election thirty fifth of may and hopefully a president would be elected that he can begin to go shooting with the separatists well you don't want the marring to martin that would be would depend would be really nice if everyone had a fair chance to vote here michael if i can go to you i mean this is this is farcical if they only had a president well they did have a president and he was elected for all of his failings you know code which was a legitimately elected president of ukraine and all ukrainians participated there's ample amount of evidence that when this poll was held not all ukrainians will vote and we don't even know the level of coersion at the ballot box so this is farcical it tells me the european union has no idea what it's doing and because you knew when it continues to go from one stumble to the next i think the does know what it's doing i think what's happening in ukraine is just a replay of what happened in chile when a lo
the situation is really very very confused because as the german foreign minister said in kiev today. ukraine needs a president to waiting for the election thirty fifth of may and hopefully a president would be elected that he can begin to go shooting with the separatists well you don't want the marring to martin that would be would depend would be really nice if everyone had a fair chance to vote here michael if i can go to you i mean this is this is farcical if they only had a president well...
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when putin says the west is the paymaster of the government in kiev, he's correct. and nobody knows that better than those in kiev itself. >> we have to leave it there. russian and eastern europe specialists. thank you. >> thank you. >> meanwhile, ukrainian forces continue their push against anti-government troops in the southeastern toons of slovyansk. their efforts have been behind lack of manpower and lack of money. nick spicer reports from kiev. >> reporter: the government is looking ahead and sees the need for a stronger fighting force. there aren't enough bullets to tract shooting today and training takes only two weeks, but many already feel that already. after holding their ground during the previous government's violent crackdown in kiev central square which killed over 100 protesters. >> people who are fighting here have very valuable national experience. that's why they should join the national guard. right now we need those with experience. it's something that we have not had before. >> reporter: the armed forces are broke. the interim government accuses
when putin says the west is the paymaster of the government in kiev, he's correct. and nobody knows that better than those in kiev itself. >> we have to leave it there. russian and eastern europe specialists. thank you. >> thank you. >> meanwhile, ukrainian forces continue their push against anti-government troops in the southeastern toons of slovyansk. their efforts have been behind lack of manpower and lack of money. nick spicer reports from kiev. >> reporter: the...
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. >> they were willing to have direct dialogue with the junta in kiev. he said it would not be easy. ukraine's interim prime minister in kiev dismissed the contribution of vladimir putin as nothing but hot air. >> the fact that russia is asking to postpone a referendum on 11 may. i think the russian president needs to be informed that there was no referendum planned. if terrorists and separatists got an order to postpone things that don't exist, this is internal to them. >> is mr vladimir putin trying to wroping foot you wran and its international -- ukraine and is thes supporters. he said he had withdrawn russian troops from the boarder. n.a.t.o. said it had seen no evidence. either way vladimir putin pushed the crisis into a new dynamic, opening an intriguing new phase here. >> a landslide in northern afghanistan confronted the country's president over the government's response. hamid karzai, where hundreds are reported dead. more than 1,000 are missing. we have this report. >> security was tight ahead of hamid karzai's visit. hamid karzai travelled to
. >> they were willing to have direct dialogue with the junta in kiev. he said it would not be easy. ukraine's interim prime minister in kiev dismissed the contribution of vladimir putin as nothing but hot air. >> the fact that russia is asking to postpone a referendum on 11 may. i think the russian president needs to be informed that there was no referendum planned. if terrorists and separatists got an order to postpone things that don't exist, this is internal to them. >> is...
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. >> in kiev, banners following sunday's election. many people want a return to normality. the new president has vowed to suppress. he faces an immense challenge. >> for more on the escalating tensions in ukraine, ice oak with a person from the carnegie endowment for international peace. a rocket to used bring dennis helicopter, are we seeing an escalation in to war? >> we do not know. these have happened a couple times and that pass. they are far verbal, do not have the kind of terror measures that they might be able to deploy. the challenge is very chaotic and there's not an easy solution. is of 120,000. or would they have got it? in weapons.s awash it is a major industrial producer. they export weapons all around the world. we do not know where the system the shortagey, but of weapons is not a problem in the ukraine. called the russian foreign minister to talk about the issue of foreign fighters crossing the border from russia. 2-wood baby? >> we are seeing reports after the weekend. there was an attack on the etsk, a group of fighters that come from very parts of russia
. >> in kiev, banners following sunday's election. many people want a return to normality. the new president has vowed to suppress. he faces an immense challenge. >> for more on the escalating tensions in ukraine, ice oak with a person from the carnegie endowment for international peace. a rocket to used bring dennis helicopter, are we seeing an escalation in to war? >> we do not know. these have happened a couple times and that pass. they are far verbal, do not have the kind...
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organization's insignia in a military operation in the east of the country if confirmed it would mean kiev is violating its agreements with the united nations organizations that the helicopters were seen during heavy fighting near the city. where several paratroopers were killed with casualties also reported among anti-government activists. in the region for us. there is a video that was filmed by the crew off the life news channel which allegedly shows one of the three helicopters involved in the incident around kramatorsk and bears a u.n. insignia r.t. has contacted the united nations for comment and have gotten a response now according to their going to zation of a country that has the equipment that has the u.n. insignia on it is supposed to strip it after the equipment is no longer involved in the official u.n. mission more over using the u.n. identifiers is only allowed on such mission and the crackdown in ukraine isn't and now the life crew that has filmed the helicopters earlier came under attack from the national guard and the ukrainian army troops they were caught in the gunfire
organization's insignia in a military operation in the east of the country if confirmed it would mean kiev is violating its agreements with the united nations organizations that the helicopters were seen during heavy fighting near the city. where several paratroopers were killed with casualties also reported among anti-government activists. in the region for us. there is a video that was filmed by the crew off the life news channel which allegedly shows one of the three helicopters involved in...
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being carried out by the kiev government. there is the impression that almost all colleagues can't read minds of the government in kiev, so they are talking about [indiscernible] visit led to a situation where the situation further escalated -- and a more forceful turn of events, a violent return of events. it is not surprising that it was said in the declaration did not want the osce to -- ,hat is to bring about dialogue organize a roundtable between representatives of different regions of the government in kiev. why did the u.s. not what the osce to do that? in fact, over the crisis, russia several times suggested a different format for the organization with such dialogue between the government and forces in the region. we suggested a constitutional -- mbly they said they were not ready to organize that. when the 17 april meeting was --pared from you suggested we suggested that some representatives of the region fourd come and that the parties would sit, at least he ande.u., the u.s., russia, and ukraine would conduct talks
being carried out by the kiev government. there is the impression that almost all colleagues can't read minds of the government in kiev, so they are talking about [indiscernible] visit led to a situation where the situation further escalated -- and a more forceful turn of events, a violent return of events. it is not surprising that it was said in the declaration did not want the osce to -- ,hat is to bring about dialogue organize a roundtable between representatives of different regions of the...
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this is a practice of double standards by western countries in kiev what you think about this again we are in the weeds there were in a tactical details which are important for day to day operations perhaps but they don't really matter in the greater scheme of things. everyone has some built on the side of the united states the eu ukraine itself. um moscow there's this there is tactical days in the current deal on all sides. and i just admitted that the united states there is a large burden for its expansion into we need to forget that we need to push that aside and think about the present in the future. and the only way to deal with the situation in order to do that is to change some form of neutrality for ukraine. let the conclave come down it can be found in him work out some deal if you will. snow's ukraine to be neutral and to be independent and do its own thing economically financially and so forth with as i said the good offices in the help of the great powers and others in world war all for now. this is going to happen with other countries to live with not careful. and that we
this is a practice of double standards by western countries in kiev what you think about this again we are in the weeds there were in a tactical details which are important for day to day operations perhaps but they don't really matter in the greater scheme of things. everyone has some built on the side of the united states the eu ukraine itself. um moscow there's this there is tactical days in the current deal on all sides. and i just admitted that the united states there is a large burden for...
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two helicopters were shot down allegedly using sophisticated surface to air missiles, something that kiev points to as evidence of russian involvement. th ukrainian forces took prisoners of their own. four men arrested at a check point. in the city center the mood was extremely tense. video posted on the internet shows the self proclaimed mayor of slaviansk offering a message of support. >> translator: our town has been attacked. our town has been stormed. there are losses. i'm asking children, women, and pensioners, not to leave their homes. and men who have weapons to help do what they can. >> reporter: as armed men kept watch, defenses were reinforced at times it seemed with the help of civilance. ahead of possible full scale attack. >> translator: we're trying to build more bier kayeds. >> reporter: this is video released by the military of defense. it is unclear how much ground the army has taken around slaviansk or how effective its attempted blockade of the city is, unclear also what it plans to do next. >>> and we are following breaking news out of afghanistan. we have been follow
two helicopters were shot down allegedly using sophisticated surface to air missiles, something that kiev points to as evidence of russian involvement. th ukrainian forces took prisoners of their own. four men arrested at a check point. in the city center the mood was extremely tense. video posted on the internet shows the self proclaimed mayor of slaviansk offering a message of support. >> translator: our town has been attacked. our town has been stormed. there are losses. i'm asking...
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. >> the soldiers were nervous, far from kiev and the government giving them orders. you don't seem to control very much air. nothing? protesters.the the atmosphere on the bridge remains tense. there is not vs appetite for more confrontational the part of the troops, and a great deal of anger among pro-russian demonstrators. neither side knows where the military escalation is leading. for cocaine, bbc news. >> today, the topic of ukraine was front and center at the white house. president obama met with german chancellor angela merkel. the russian leadership must know if it continues to destabilize in the eastern ukraine, disrupting this month's president elections, we will move quickly on additional steps including further sanctions. for reaction from moscow, i spoke with daniel sanford a short time ago about what impact the existing sanctions were having so far. >> i think at the moment, they are causing a great deal of nervousness in the financial markets. they are causing a continual slide in the value of the ruble, which means imports into russia which are importa
. >> the soldiers were nervous, far from kiev and the government giving them orders. you don't seem to control very much air. nothing? protesters.the the atmosphere on the bridge remains tense. there is not vs appetite for more confrontational the part of the troops, and a great deal of anger among pro-russian demonstrators. neither side knows where the military escalation is leading. for cocaine, bbc news. >> today, the topic of ukraine was front and center at the white house....
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government in kiev. >> these riot police aren't showing any attempt to fight back. >> i think that the peace in a city like donetsk feel in an extremely difficult position at the moment, laura, if they use force, that the reaction of the crowd will be even more hostile. i think they feel demoralized. there's a lack of leadership from kiev, a lack of faith between the peace leadership here and the new government in kiev. of course, they were on opposite sides during the overthrow of president yanukovych, which was only a couple of months ago. it's a cries of confidence, a crisis of morale and on the other side, the pro russian forces, separatist forces if you like, the people who want a referendum or at least much greater autonomy for the east feel momentum is on their side. >> as we're talking, watching from the latest pictures that you must be seeing there, as well. scenes from donetsk as those people are holding that government building under siege with riot police trapped inside. do you get the feelin
government in kiev. >> these riot police aren't showing any attempt to fight back. >> i think that the peace in a city like donetsk feel in an extremely difficult position at the moment, laura, if they use force, that the reaction of the crowd will be even more hostile. i think they feel demoralized. there's a lack of leadership from kiev, a lack of faith between the peace leadership here and the new government in kiev. of course, they were on opposite sides during the overthrow of...
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let's go to correspondents in moscow and david stern in kiev. just starting with you, did you get the impression there was a deeper, stronger, patriotic further they are year given what has happened in crimea? the last few months? >> well certainly you have this feeling. when you switch on the tv, go out in the street. you see people talking about exactly that. they consider this day as a day of celebration. the central moscow is locked out for the public transport in general. people are are walking about. there's been a marathon. there's been bicycle rides on the main streets. people are really celebrating. there's lots of patriotic flags. the russian flags, moscow flag and also crimean flag i've seen today. >> david, much more low key commemoration in kiev today. how will president putin's arrival in crimea be seen in kiev? >> well that's exactly what people are asking now tim. since he's just arrived we haven't had the official reaction from the ukrainian government. we anticipate one soon. it will be fairly negative although how negative rem
let's go to correspondents in moscow and david stern in kiev. just starting with you, did you get the impression there was a deeper, stronger, patriotic further they are year given what has happened in crimea? the last few months? >> well certainly you have this feeling. when you switch on the tv, go out in the street. you see people talking about exactly that. they consider this day as a day of celebration. the central moscow is locked out for the public transport in general. people are...
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not one time did we hear any reasonable initiative or reaction from kiev. some kole colleagues today spoke about the declaration from the eu where he said that on 25 may when there would be presidential elections, and the president be appointed, that there be some sort of survey con can ducted -- conducted regarding destabilization, people are at barricades but we need a survey so as to know their opinion about what they want? now, prom the discussions today, more than anything, very -- concerning how colleagues spoke about those operations which are currently being carried out by the kiev government in the east of the country. impression that our western colleagues can read the minds of the government in kiev, and so they're very calmly talking about what is going on. but of course, it isn't that surprising because, as we know, that every visit from a high official with kiev and an american representative led to the situation where the situation further escalated, to a new level of confrontation and a more forceful turn of events, a violent turn of events
not one time did we hear any reasonable initiative or reaction from kiev. some kole colleagues today spoke about the declaration from the eu where he said that on 25 may when there would be presidential elections, and the president be appointed, that there be some sort of survey con can ducted -- conducted regarding destabilization, people are at barricades but we need a survey so as to know their opinion about what they want? now, prom the discussions today, more than anything, very --...
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and how difficult it will be for the government in kiev to regain control in the east of the country. al jazeera. >> the house took the first step today toward changing how the national security agency operates. lawmakers passed a bill that calls for major changes to the bulk phone records collection program. details of that program were revealed by ns action leaker edward snowden. libby, good to see you, what would this bill do? what changes here? [the biggest change is the nsa could no longer collect that information about your phone calls. who you called and when you placed the call. instead, that would be held by the phone companies and they turn it over to the government only after the government went for the fisa court, the foreign intelligence surveillance court. now there is a work around, if it is considered an emergency, the government could get access to it right away. another change is it limits the number of degrees of separation that the government can go to when they are looking at someone that they suspect of terrorism. how many steps away from that person can they loo
and how difficult it will be for the government in kiev to regain control in the east of the country. al jazeera. >> the house took the first step today toward changing how the national security agency operates. lawmakers passed a bill that calls for major changes to the bulk phone records collection program. details of that program were revealed by ns action leaker edward snowden. libby, good to see you, what would this bill do? what changes here? [the biggest change is the nsa could no...
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that may lead to the easing of tensions between east and west, between moscow and kiev, but the passions unleashed here on the ground, that struggle over identity will not be quickly or easily resolved. >> one former world leader recently called president putin the most open person to sit in the kremlin or 500 years. that was said by the former israeli prime minister, who is here in washington and join me to talk about the crisis in ukraine and the process of peace talks resuming in the middle east. thank you for joining us. what do you think vladimir putin's endgame is in ukraine? >> first of all, to draw your .ttention he is really much more open-minded than those he is being compared to. >> what do you think he is trying to achieve? >> i think he is trying to achieve stopping the process where ukraine seems to be dragged toward eu and nato toward a mutually agreed federalized system in ukraine. i do not believe this poll on the eastern side will take place, but the last 24 hours, the issue is somehow separated for him. >> isn't he destabilizing ukraine? ithe fully understands that is
that may lead to the easing of tensions between east and west, between moscow and kiev, but the passions unleashed here on the ground, that struggle over identity will not be quickly or easily resolved. >> one former world leader recently called president putin the most open person to sit in the kremlin or 500 years. that was said by the former israeli prime minister, who is here in washington and join me to talk about the crisis in ukraine and the process of peace talks resuming in the...
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yatsenyuk, that it's not kiev who will be able to solve this. he said it's moscow that can solve this. if moscow stops supporting the terrorists and the separatists, all of this could be resolved very quickly indeed. >> paul brennan reporting live from donetsk in eastern ukraine. >>> in iraq, at least 28 people have been killed in a series of bombings in the capitol, baghdad. serial car bombs exploded in predominantly shiia neighborhoods. 70 people were injured. imran khan has more from baghdad. >> a series of attacks have hit baghdad. the operations commander, the people tasked with securing baghdad have placed the blame on the islamic state of iraq, saying they would attack shiia targets within iraq and in particular within baghdad. these car bombs have taken place in shia areas. one of them was in a sunni area. the six of them took place in shia areas. now, there is a power struggle going on between various jihadist groups within the movement to try and take over the leadership. the leader of al-qaeda who is currently resident in afghanistan,
yatsenyuk, that it's not kiev who will be able to solve this. he said it's moscow that can solve this. if moscow stops supporting the terrorists and the separatists, all of this could be resolved very quickly indeed. >> paul brennan reporting live from donetsk in eastern ukraine. >>> in iraq, at least 28 people have been killed in a series of bombings in the capitol, baghdad. serial car bombs exploded in predominantly shiia neighborhoods. 70 people were injured. imran khan has...
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more to come from kiev. you can get the latest as well on cnbc.com. >>> joining us for the next part of the program today, the chief economist at saxso bank. events around ukraine and russia have caused over the first quarter and it caused a risk with the dow off fresh record highs. now that we have this election ape parashenko has a majority, which means we have no runoff, how will investors view it? >> they will still see the glass as half full as long as things are not escalating, they think it is good news for the market as we claim to see this morning in the european markets and certainly in germany. so for them it is still about waiting for the ultimate resolution to this conflict. i don't see on my personal level any news in terms of this. i think the situation is probably slightly diffused from the fact that you and i have a precedent with real majority, not just one given. russia will still claim it's not legitimate. and we have to look at what is coming out of russia. i have not seen yet that they
more to come from kiev. you can get the latest as well on cnbc.com. >>> joining us for the next part of the program today, the chief economist at saxso bank. events around ukraine and russia have caused over the first quarter and it caused a risk with the dow off fresh record highs. now that we have this election ape parashenko has a majority, which means we have no runoff, how will investors view it? >> they will still see the glass as half full as long as things are not...
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gazprom sis kiev owes $3.5 million. the gas producer says starting from may the 16th, ukraine will have to pay first to buy gas. the money ukraine received from the international monetary fund could have been used to ebay the debt. >>> nick spicer joins us from kiev. let's look at the gazprom deadline. the release of money from the i.m.f. - where do you think kiev will spend that? >> well, the government - interim government which came into pour said the previous government made away with much of the national budget. so it will probably go in a priority manner to the armed force, to a certain extent, as well as paying the salaries of civil servants and maintaining pensions, people getting government handouts to keep their aladies and gentlemenance when parts of the country are questioning the efficiency of the government, and what services it's providing. >> this deadline set by gazprom. we have seen deadlines come and go for the debt to be repaid. any sign that ukraine is going to pay it this time? >> i think, look, uk
gazprom sis kiev owes $3.5 million. the gas producer says starting from may the 16th, ukraine will have to pay first to buy gas. the money ukraine received from the international monetary fund could have been used to ebay the debt. >>> nick spicer joins us from kiev. let's look at the gazprom deadline. the release of money from the i.m.f. - where do you think kiev will spend that? >> well, the government - interim government which came into pour said the previous government made...
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the kiev bank. it will probably be used to make sure the armed forces are in readiness and will continue the operations they are undertaking in the south-east of the country. the government in place now, the interim government accuses the previous government of having made away with much of the national budgets. it needs more money and the west policemened, including the i.m.f. bailout, a total of $18 billion, which the government needs, particularly as the russian gas giant, gazprom, is threatening to cut off gas supplies to ukraine, unless the country prepays the shipment. >>> the u.s. reveals the original offer to find kidnapped school girls was turned down. three weeks later we look at what is being done to find them. >>> will it be a magic rise for the chinese internet giant alibaba. >>> and n.b.a. play-off actions comele up later. >>> libyan rebels in control of ports are refusing to deal with the newly sworn in prime minister, saying he came to power illegally. they this greed with the former
the kiev bank. it will probably be used to make sure the armed forces are in readiness and will continue the operations they are undertaking in the south-east of the country. the government in place now, the interim government accuses the previous government of having made away with much of the national budgets. it needs more money and the west policemened, including the i.m.f. bailout, a total of $18 billion, which the government needs, particularly as the russian gas giant, gazprom, is...
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. >> reporter: neither does the government in kiev, but there doesn't seem much they can do to stop polling stations from opening. the head of the commission says the referendum will meet all international standards. here is something that international observers might have cause to question: a sign in the window of the polling station, itself, with the instruction, "say yes" to the republic. there aren't going to be any international observers. >> with the polling station workers, the outcome isn't in much doubt? >> when it comes to the percentage, i cannot tell, but i believe it will be no less than 60% in favor. >> if the polls are right, that there is a majority against, then veteran civil society campaigner marina olenik says there is good reason to stay silent. in recent weeks many of her colleagues have been abducted, beaten and intimidated. the colors have almost vanished from the streets of the east. >> at the beginning, it was hooliganism. there was no punishment. then this evil group started to arm themselves. we only have our hands. >> as security and civil society have fallen a
. >> reporter: neither does the government in kiev, but there doesn't seem much they can do to stop polling stations from opening. the head of the commission says the referendum will meet all international standards. here is something that international observers might have cause to question: a sign in the window of the polling station, itself, with the instruction, "say yes" to the republic. there aren't going to be any international observers. >> with the polling station...
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hundred million dollars worth of direct military assistance it encourages intelligence sharing with kiev and immediate new sanctions on individuals banks energy companies and arms dealer in russia. now with polls showing that fifty three percent of americans disapprove of obama is handling of ukraine. there's pressure on the president and senate democrats to support the bell but it's a pretty difficult dance with the year of wanting to move much more conservatively because of the significant impacts sanctions against russia what have won the european economy and obama is committed to the strategy of oak ordinated response the administration is also concerned about any military aid falling into the hands of pro russian center found that the scientists who may still be part of the army the merit to run ten will cool it is to take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse his lawyers said mr ford who is seeking re election in october has been stripped of many of his house often confusing and had to sing in the new crocs boss man. he admits augusta to smoking crack cocaine in a dru
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hundred million dollars worth of direct military assistance it encourages intelligence sharing with kiev and immediate sanctions on individuals banks energy companies and an arms dealer in russia. now with polls showing that fifty three percent of americans disapprove of obama is handling of ukraine. there's pressure on the president and senate democrats to support the bell but it's a pretty difficult dance with the year of wanting to move much more conservatively because of the significant impacts sanctions against russia what have won the european economy and obama is committed to the strategy of oak ordinated response the administration is also concerned about any military aid falling into the hands of pro russian cent of the other side viewers who may still be part of the army the maritime to grow corn is to take a leave of absence to have to seek help for substance abuse and his lawyers said mr ford who is seeking re election in october has been stripped of many of his house often confusing and had to sing in the new crocs last man. he admits augusta to smoking crack cocaine in a dr
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and artie's is close closely following both cases would be life news career accused of terrorism in kiev and our colleague ground phillips detained at a checkpoint by the national guard will keep you updated here and online at r.t. dot com. the red carpet laid out for president putin on a visit to shanghai is lined with a whole number of agreements aimed at bringing russia and china closer than ever before the two sides are aiming to increase annual trade to two hundred billion dollars within five years also moving closer is a potential huge gas deal that has been in the works for more than a decade oxys alexei you'd ask in our reports. we heard from both the leaders of china and russia that the cooperation between china and russia in the oil and gas field has been strengthened even further the historic deal between russia and china to supply the land of the dragon the with the russian natural gas could be signed any moment moreover it has been said that the war on signing the contract will be continued during today and tomorrow and shanghai so there's still plenty of time for the signat
and artie's is close closely following both cases would be life news career accused of terrorism in kiev and our colleague ground phillips detained at a checkpoint by the national guard will keep you updated here and online at r.t. dot com. the red carpet laid out for president putin on a visit to shanghai is lined with a whole number of agreements aimed at bringing russia and china closer than ever before the two sides are aiming to increase annual trade to two hundred billion dollars within...
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putin say that kiev has to do a better job of reaching out to eastern ukraine. you have seen attempts by kiev in a serious way to propose decentralization of power and to provide for local elections and for them to offer amnesty for those who have are the taken over these buildings. none of that has been acknowleged by mr. putin or the various russian mouthpieces that are out there. you have seen suggestions or implications that americans are responsible for meddling inside ukraine. i have to say that our only interest is for ukraine to be able to make its own decisions. the last thing we want is disorder and chaos in the center of europe. so, for the german audience who perhaps is tuning into russian tv, i would just advise to stay focused on the facts and what has happened on the ground. a few weeks ago, mr. putin was still denying that the russian military was even involved in crimea. then a few weeks later, he acknowledged, yeah, that was our guys. there has not been honesty and credibility about the situation and a willingness to engage seriously in resolvi
putin say that kiev has to do a better job of reaching out to eastern ukraine. you have seen attempts by kiev in a serious way to propose decentralization of power and to provide for local elections and for them to offer amnesty for those who have are the taken over these buildings. none of that has been acknowleged by mr. putin or the various russian mouthpieces that are out there. you have seen suggestions or implications that americans are responsible for meddling inside ukraine. i have to...
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but kiev is cool on that. one of the central planks of that proposal is a de-escalation and disarmament of all sides. what kiev is saying at the same time that russia is supporting that, it's also supporting the pro russian paramilitaries, and they can't really have it both ways. >> tensions continue to rise in eastern ukraine. people in crimea are facing roadblocks as they try to adjust to life under russian rule. we have more from crimea. >> reporter: a slightly chaotic scene. the registers to get access to savings. they had an account with the ukrainian bank. following th the annexization of crimea the banks closed sudden. >> i i was receiving social payment force my child. i left the money there to earn interest. now i would like to get it back because the bank has left crimea. but even if i travel to ukraine, i'm not sure if i can get it back. >> now they're receiving a fund to help people, up to $20,000. these people have been queuing for two hours, but they're the lucky ones. many like this crowd over h
but kiev is cool on that. one of the central planks of that proposal is a de-escalation and disarmament of all sides. what kiev is saying at the same time that russia is supporting that, it's also supporting the pro russian paramilitaries, and they can't really have it both ways. >> tensions continue to rise in eastern ukraine. people in crimea are facing roadblocks as they try to adjust to life under russian rule. we have more from crimea. >> reporter: a slightly chaotic scene. the...
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pro-russian fighters are vowing to continue to defight the government in kiev. they demand the troops inside not take part in the government offensive in the east. >>> separatists say they're making preparations for their own referendum on sunday. people living there will ask whether they want to be an autonomous region. we report from there luhansk where he's speaking with rebels. >> reporter: the training is basic. the people gathered around him are keen to learn. if the russians do come, and there is no indication they actually will, luhansk could be the first stop. this staunch russian city won't on pose it. >> translator: i was russian and was born here. >> so you were born in luhas nsk but see yourself as russian? >> translator: of course. >> reporter: this is no picnic in the park. while some have sticks and table legs, others have brand-new military kits, although they're apparently not supplied by russia. you went into a shop and just bought all of this? >> yes. >> across town they're following events in odessa and slovyansk closely. what the army tries
pro-russian fighters are vowing to continue to defight the government in kiev. they demand the troops inside not take part in the government offensive in the east. >>> separatists say they're making preparations for their own referendum on sunday. people living there will ask whether they want to be an autonomous region. we report from there luhansk where he's speaking with rebels. >> reporter: the training is basic. the people gathered around him are keen to learn. if the...
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the east and the south of the country, with the ukranian country carrying out the criminal orders of kiev, he said we are the hand of the people, and the people's will must be respected, and he handed the microphone to someone described as the head of the central election commission of the people's republic of donetsk. three million ballot papers had been printed, everything was set to go. it would be carried out according to international norms and starntds -- standards. he said if we haven't gone ahead we would have lost the trust of the simply people. >> what are we expecting the outcome to be. how are people thought to be voting in this? >> well, i think there are probably different ways of seeing that. one is the assumption that this referendum will, in fact, be carried out according to international norms and standards, and people will swarm to ballot boxes all over the region. and the other is the opposite of that will take place. it is not clear that there is widespread public support for the people of donetsk, or for any sort of sus cesson or take over by russia. the indications
the east and the south of the country, with the ukranian country carrying out the criminal orders of kiev, he said we are the hand of the people, and the people's will must be respected, and he handed the microphone to someone described as the head of the central election commission of the people's republic of donetsk. three million ballot papers had been printed, everything was set to go. it would be carried out according to international norms and starntds -- standards. he said if we haven't...
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they have drowned the voice of key of -- kiev. a simply won't be allowed to know that alternatives exist on the path of war. and proceed with ukraine's dismemberment under the forced referendum. we have to watch very carefully when the self proclaimed people have announced the referendum. i would not be surprised. my government discusses the attempts to invalidate intentions and the threat to use armed forces. last time, a couple of days ago, we called for support of the secretary-general's initiatives and called for setting up international mediation. we welcome the fact that they will be going to the region and we fully stand behind these efforts to de-escalate the situation. we also think like luxembourg has said. it must be allowed to work to understand what is happening there and help de-escalate the situation without going. they must prevent this crisis from turning into a real bloodbath. we have seen how horrifying and inhuman -- we have seen that in the south african republic and elsewhere. in the middle of europe, two sla
they have drowned the voice of key of -- kiev. a simply won't be allowed to know that alternatives exist on the path of war. and proceed with ukraine's dismemberment under the forced referendum. we have to watch very carefully when the self proclaimed people have announced the referendum. i would not be surprised. my government discusses the attempts to invalidate intentions and the threat to use armed forces. last time, a couple of days ago, we called for support of the secretary-general's...
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the feelings there are against the kiev government. and so the mood here has been very tense leading up to this vote. perhaps the operation was i will advised, nevertheless it will will go ahead and it's adding to a huge sense of tension here. >> thank you, paul. the region of crimea has held a referendum on its relationship of ukraine and with moscow rather than kiev, but not everybody is happy. minority tatars say they've come under increased attacked. many fear they are being persecuted as a result. we have reports from the city n the crimean region. >> reporter: this place was previously part of ukraine. now it's under russian control it's proving less than a happy union between moscow and this minority group. the crimean tatars have seen the council which sits in the building behind me as their representative body, but some members say they're coming under pressure from new authorities in crimea. this member said he was beaten up by the defense forces. he said many more tatars are being attacked or threatened. >> the problem is it
the feelings there are against the kiev government. and so the mood here has been very tense leading up to this vote. perhaps the operation was i will advised, nevertheless it will will go ahead and it's adding to a huge sense of tension here. >> thank you, paul. the region of crimea has held a referendum on its relationship of ukraine and with moscow rather than kiev, but not everybody is happy. minority tatars say they've come under increased attacked. many fear they are being...
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nick spicer, al jazeera, kiev. >> i'll have more news from europe later on. >> thanks very much. we'll see you later on. >>> to colombia now where rebel groups started a week-long cease-fire to coincide with the presidential election. the revolutionary armed forces of colombia has fought the government for 50 years, but peace talks have been gone going since february 2015. that takes in the presidential election which is may 25th. n we're live from colombia now. is this a goodwill gesture from fox during this presidential election? how do you read it? >> reporter: yes, it is certainly a good will gesture from it. there's no doubt about it. they were doing it as such, but it's giving a boost to president santos who is plummeting in the polls. his closest rival is a staunch opponent of the peace process is running neck and neck with him right now. this is supposed to give him a peace and the process as well. here in the town that suffered the most attacks from farc rebels over the last 40 years, the truce or the cease-fire has been in place for 13 1/2 hours. everything is pretty ca
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nick spice never kiev. thanks for that, nick. >>> russia has launched an official diplomatic protest in london after britain prince charles compared vladimir putin to adolf hitler. he has said to have drawn a parallel of the invasion of russia and the annexation of moscow of crem crimea. the ambassador went to the foreign office demanding a an explanation, moscow says if prince charles remarks, if true, they are outrageous. >>> more news from europe later, now back to doha. >>> thanks for him indeed for that. al jazerra has run to she have f the country, for the release of one our are the are the reporte. he's bon other a hunger strike for four months, and has refused food despite a crude and dangerous attempt to force feed him. the network has reported its call for him to receive independent medical attention. >>> the trial of three other journalists in egypt has been adjourned. they have now been held in an egyptian prison for 145 days. they were back in court on thursday for their ninth appearance. they
nick spice never kiev. thanks for that, nick. >>> russia has launched an official diplomatic protest in london after britain prince charles compared vladimir putin to adolf hitler. he has said to have drawn a parallel of the invasion of russia and the annexation of moscow of crem crimea. the ambassador went to the foreign office demanding a an explanation, moscow says if prince charles remarks, if true, they are outrageous. >>> more news from europe later, now back to doha....
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he said basically this was a coup in kiev that was launched by the united states and the european union. >> this is vitale turken, the russian ambassador to new york. >> he doesn't mince words when he thinks the eu, the u.s., have been goading on the ukrainians, kind of helping them behind the scenes. >> the whole discussion at the u.n. security council right now, it's basically on all sides just rhetoric, because the russians have a veto power, the u.s. has veto power. so as far as formal resolutions emerging one way or the other, that's not going to happen. >> no, because the russians have their veto. basically, it's what they call an ongoing session. then replies from each side. we're going to hear from ambassador churkin about what ambassador power said. it's going to be an ongoing he said/she said all day long but little action taking place at the united nations. this is one of the frustrations of the united states with syria also, that russian veto precludes any serious business going on at the united nations these days. >> eelise, thanks very much. elise labott reporting. >>> jus
he said basically this was a coup in kiev that was launched by the united states and the european union. >> this is vitale turken, the russian ambassador to new york. >> he doesn't mince words when he thinks the eu, the u.s., have been goading on the ukrainians, kind of helping them behind the scenes. >> the whole discussion at the u.n. security council right now, it's basically on all sides just rhetoric, because the russians have a veto power, the u.s. has veto power. so as...
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kiev is cool on this. it says russia is playing a double game, at the same time as russia is pushing the disarmament plan, it's supporting the pro-russian separatists in the east. >> appreciate it, thank you. tensions continue to rise in eastern ukraine, people in crimea are facing roadblocks as they try to adjust to life under russian rule. we have more from crimea. >> reporter: a slightly chaotic seen in sevastopol. like many, this woman had an account with the ukranian banks. ukrainian banks closed suddenly on the order of the kiev government. >> translation: i was receiving social payment for my child. i left the money there to earn interest. now i'd like to get it back, because the bank has left crimea. if i travel to ukraine, i'm not sure i could get it back. >> now, some bank offices are used by a russian fund compensating people for savingsedly up to $20,000. these people have queued for two hours. they are the lucky ones. others like this crowd here still have to get a date and a time when they ca
kiev is cool on this. it says russia is playing a double game, at the same time as russia is pushing the disarmament plan, it's supporting the pro-russian separatists in the east. >> appreciate it, thank you. tensions continue to rise in eastern ukraine, people in crimea are facing roadblocks as they try to adjust to life under russian rule. we have more from crimea. >> reporter: a slightly chaotic seen in sevastopol. like many, this woman had an account with the ukranian banks....
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two ukranian helicopters were shot down, using surface to air missiles, something the government in kiev points to as evidence of russia's involvement on the ground. this man is said to be a survivor from a helicopter, a ukrainian soldier badly injured in the custody of separatist supporters inside slovyansk. ukranian forces took prisoners of their own - four then arrested at a checkpoint, said to be among those responsible for the helicopter attacks. in the city center the mood was tense. video posted shows the self-proclaimed mayor of slovyansk offering is message of support. >> translation: our town has been attacked, stormed. there are losses. i'm asking children, women and pensioners not to leave their homes and men with weapons to do what they can. i think we'll be able to defend our town. >> as armed men kept watch, defenses were reinforced. at times with the help of civilians, ahead of an assault. >> translation: in case they break though the roadblocks we are trying to build a different line of barricades on several streets around the centre and rebuff the attackers. >> this is
two ukranian helicopters were shot down, using surface to air missiles, something the government in kiev points to as evidence of russia's involvement on the ground. this man is said to be a survivor from a helicopter, a ukrainian soldier badly injured in the custody of separatist supporters inside slovyansk. ukranian forces took prisoners of their own - four then arrested at a checkpoint, said to be among those responsible for the helicopter attacks. in the city center the mood was tense....
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we welcome the successful dialogue, the roundtable in kiev that took place yesterday, and we welcome the decentralization, constitutional reform, and protection of minority rights. and we hope the separatists, we hope the russians, and we hope others who are disgruntled by what is taking place will take note of legitimate effort to try to reach out and bring people to the table and find political compromise. we are absolutely committed to the notion that there must be a protection of these minority rights, and we support the efforts toin kiev's reach out with serious, concrete plans for increased autonomy and decentralization. i would note that the level of decentralization and autonomy that prime minister yatsenyuk has articulated far exceeds any level of decentralization or autonomy that exist anywhere in russia. i think it is important for everybody to know that. the roundtable coupled with the providesprofound -- ukraine with the opportunity to heal the divide. and that will now be encouraged through a second meeting of a roundtable that will take place in eastern ukraine in a fe
we welcome the successful dialogue, the roundtable in kiev that took place yesterday, and we welcome the decentralization, constitutional reform, and protection of minority rights. and we hope the separatists, we hope the russians, and we hope others who are disgruntled by what is taking place will take note of legitimate effort to try to reach out and bring people to the table and find political compromise. we are absolutely committed to the notion that there must be a protection of these...